Option 1 - Rio and Buzios - 6 nights/7 days

Option 2 - Rio and Angra - 6 nights/7 days

Astoria Hotel - Copacabana

Hotel Facilities
Business Center / Pool / Fitness Center / Sauna

Room Facilities
Internet access / Local air conditioning / Free safe / Minibar / Jacuzzi / Cable TV

Porto Bello Beach Resort

Hotel Facilities
Heliport / Laundry / Pool / Fitness Center / Massage Court / Game Room / Sauna / Beach Service / Massage Court

Room Facilities
Internet access / Local air conditioning / Free safe / Minibar / TV

Vila Do Mar

Hotel Facilities
Pool

Room Facilities
Local air conditioning / Free safe / Minibar / TV

Option 3 - Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls / Salvador

RIO DE JANEIRO...
Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil until 1960. Often called “Cidade Maravilhosa” (The Wonderful City) Rio de Janeiro is world renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and location, nestled between lush, green mountains and crystal clear seas. Rio is one of the most prominent cultural and economical cities in Brazil and features some of the country’s most famous attractions such as Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain), Corcovado, and the iconic beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. The city is full of energy and rhythm, and the locals of Rio, ‘Cariocas’, are known for their care free spirit and charm. Whether you are looking to experience Carnaval, relax in a naturally stunning environment, or enjoy all the luxuries of a cosmopolitan city, Rio de Janeiro has it all!

IGUASSU FALLS...
Iguassu Falls located on the border of the State of Parana, is one of the most famous attractions in all of Brazil.These 275 massive waterfalls are divided between Argentina & Brazil and provide vastly different views and experiences depending on what side you view them from.Within the surrounding city of Foz do Iguaçu the main tourist attractions go hand-in-hand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature and mankind. In the "Land of the Falls", visitors can in the splendor of the natural forests, rivers and lakes, as well as the world’s largest hydrioelectric works, the Itaipu Dam. Travelers also have the unique opportunity to experience the falls and attractions not only in Brazil but in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) as well.

SALVADOR...
The oldest city in Brazil and its first capital Salvador was a major post for the slave trade and is now a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian life. Salvador is considered the country’s soul and the birthplace of Brazilian culture. The local cuisine, music, dance and vibrant visual arts are all testaments to this pervasive African influence. As one of Brazil’s greatest historical  destinations, the city is filled with churches, homes and forts that reflect stunning Portuguese architecture from the Baroque period. Outside the city lie some of Northeastern Brazil’s most pristine beaches, including the renowned Praia do Forte and Costa do Sauípe. Considered Brazil's most artistic city, Salvador has a lively art scene and its streets are filled with dance and music all year round.

BRAZIL IN BOSSA DAY BY DAY PROGRAMME

DAY 1 - RIO DE JANEIRO

• Random arrivals at Rio International airport and private transfer in to your selected hotel
• Our bilingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs clearance. The transfer time will take approximately 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions of this arrival day. En route, our guides will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel. Service operated for a min of 2 passengers.
• Day at leisure
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 2 - RIO DE JANEIRO

• Morning visit to Sugar Loaf for a welcoming caipirinha toast on top of Urca Hill
• Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’ (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars.
• The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level. On this first stage, you will have time to admire spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands sipping a resfreshing caipirinha, our special treat to welcome you to the Wonderful City!
• From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio.
• Before returning to the hotel, we will go on a panoramic tour by downtown area, stopping by the Municipal Theater and the Cathedral for a glance of the most well kept secrets of Old Rio.
• Balance of the day at leisure
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 3 - RIO DE JANEIRO

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Day at leisure
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 4 - RIO DE JANEIRO / IGUASSU FALLS

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Private Transfer out from Hotel to Airport to catch a short flight to Iguassu Falls
• Transfer in from Brazilian airport to the selected hotel
• Our bilingual guide will meet all passengers right after the disembarking gate. The transfer time will take approximately 30 minutes depending on the traffic conditions of this arrival day. En route, our guide will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
• Afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls
• The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will end the tour with a visit to the artisans fair.
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 5 - IGUASSU FALLS

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Morning visit to the Argentinean side of the falls
• We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta do Diabo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park.
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 6 - IGUASSU FALLS / SALVADOR

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Private transfer out from hotel to the Brazilian airport to catch your flight to Salvador
• Group arrival in Salvador and private transfer in from airport to your selected hotel
• Our bilingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs clearance. The transfer time will take approximately 40 minutes depending on the traffic conditions of this arrival day. En route, our guides will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 7 - SALVADOR

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Morning visit to Lower Salvador
• The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply syncretised with the Candomblé. (visit). We continue to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test your bargaining talents! This tour is a complement to the Historical city tour.
• Please note that the Church of Bonfim is closed on Mondays.
  Duration: 3 h
• Stop for Acarajé tasting
• During the tour we will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most famous Bahian street food the Acaraje: deep fried rolls prepared with shrimp, black-eyed peas, red chilli pepper, onion and garlic.
• Overnight at selected hotel
  
  

DAY 8 - SALVADOR

• Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant
• Private transfer out from hotel to the airport.

BRAZIL IN BOSSA THE HOTELS - RIO DE JANEIRO

Leme Palace Othon - 4 stars
Tucked between the sea and the mountains the Leme Othon Palace hotel offers top-quality service with spacious, comfortable rooms and suites, plus a modern Convention Center and smaller meeting rooms. The preferred hotel for traveling executives, the Leme Palace Othon is just fifteen minutes by car from Downtown and the Santos Dumont airport. The deluxe rooms boast magnificent views over Leme and Copacabana beaches. Just a few steps away from the hotel is the Leme Peak, jutting out into the sea and a trail known as the Fishermen’s Walkway (Caminho dos Pescadores) is among the best places to admire Rio’s beautiful sunsets.

Savoy Othon - 3 stars
Located only two blocks away from Copacabana Beach the Savoy Othon Travel Hotel is perfect for business travelers and tourists due to its easy access to downtown and also other major tourist attractions. The hotel offers 145 nice and modern apartments equipped with air-conditioning, a telephone, a mini-bar, a TV with international channels, laundry services, broadband internet access in rooms and Wi-Fi in common areas, and room service.

BRAZIL IN BOSSA THE HOTELS - IGUASSU FALLS

Recanto Park - 4 stars
The Recanto Park Hotel is a valuable option for those looking for comfort and quality with affordable rates. Located close to the magnificent Iguaçu Falls and the town of Foz do Iguaçu the hotel is perfect for tourists and business travelers alike. Entertainment options at the hotel include a swimming pool, a sauna, a fitness center, and various sports courts (tennis, volleyball, soccer). Guests can take a stroll along the walking trails on the hotel grounds.The two on-site restaurants offer delicious Brazilian and International dishes. In addition, there are several meeting rooms of varying sizes available for business and social events.The hotel offers 200 sophisticated guestrooms and suites, all furnished for comfort. Rooms include air conditioning, cable TV, a mini-bar, a telephone, and a private safe.

Viale Cataratas - 3 stars
The recently opened Viale Cataratas hotel is the perfect place for guests looking for easy access to Iguaçu Falls and contemporary lodging. Guests can enjoy on-site entertainment at the game room and fitness center as well as relax at the hotel pool. The onsite restaurant serves delicious regional and international cuisine, and guests can unwind with their favorite drink at the hotel bar. The hotel offers 152 guestrooms and suites, all tastefully decorated and offering complete comfort. All rooms include air conditioning, cable TV, a mini bar, a personal safe, and internet access.

BRAZIL IN BOSSA THE HOTELS - SALVADOR

Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho - 4 stars
The Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Hotel is located in the Rio Vermelho district providing easy access to the city’s beaches and commercial and historical centers. It is also only 15 minutes from the International airport, 5 minutes from downtown, and near Pelourinho and the Mercado Modelo. The hotel’s detailed décor is representative of Bahian culture, mixing modern and contemporary art. At the hotel, guests can enjoy a modern health club, a sauna, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. The hotel restaurant serves international and local cuisine.

Sol Barra Salvador - 3 stars
Just 45 minutes from the international airport and only 10 minutes away from the Historical Center close to the city's main tourist and leisure activities, Sol Barra is the perfect place for those seeking business and/or pleasure. It has 179 rooms, divided as superior and suites.The Suite Oceânica has a view to the Baía de Todos os Santos (Bay of all the Saints) and the Executive Suite with a living room and a view to the Porto de Barra beach. All units have TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, safe and room service 24 hours.

BRAZIL IN BOSSA RESUMED DAY BY DAY

Day 1

RIO DE JANEIRO

Private Transfer Rio airport to hotel (carguide assistance on basis 1/2 pax*)
Day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel in Rio

Day 2

RIO DE JANEIRO

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Half day city tour & Sugar Loaf - 4h
Champagne Toast on top of Sugar Loaf
Overnight at selected hotel in Rio

Day 3

RIO DE JANEIRO

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel in Rio

Day 4

RIO DE JANEIRO | IGUASSU FALLS

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Transfer from hotel to Rio airport (carguide assistance on basis 1/2 pax*)
Arrival at Iguassu airport ( IGU ) and transfer to hotel
Brazilian Falls Tour 3h
Overnight at selected hotel in Iguassu

Day 5

IGUASSU FALLS

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Argentinean Falls Tour
Overnight at selected hotel in Iguassu

Day 6

IGUASSU FALLS | SALVADOR

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Transfer from hotel to Iguassu ( IGU ) airpot
Private transfer from SSA airport to hotel (carguide assistance on basis 1/2 pax*)
Overnight at selected hotel in Salvador

Day 7

SALVADOR

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Half day city tour - Panoramic - 4h - car guide
Including a stop for Acarajé tasting
Overnight at selected hotel in Salvador

Day 8

SALVADOR

Buffet Breakfast at hotel's restaurant
Private transfer out to SSA airport (carguide assistance on basis 1/2 pax*)